By Caleb Elliott On a Saturday at 8 a.m., a senior is already up with his father getting to work before the heat of the day. A variety of tasks have to be completed for the day before they can finish and head home. Isaiah is a three-sport athlete – football, wrestling, track and field…
Delta Basketball Legend Named to IHSAA Silver Anniversary Team
By Caleb Elliott Every athlete grows up wanting to be great. They want to be remembered for being the player who led their team to win after win. But it takes someone special to have the drive to work when the light is not on them, so then they can become legendary. On Dec. 6,…
History in the Making
By Caleb Elliott Brandon Isler, unlike many high school students, goes from class to class not saying very much, if at all anything. The only place you might find him talkative as ever is when he’s in his element: the classroom. Gathering knowledge entices Isler, which has led to his prominent role on the school’s…
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once
By Caleb Elliott The evening ride home feels like an eternity. Lights fill up the darkness of the road and lead the way home. “9:00 p.m.” flashes on the car’s dashboard. This may seem as a familiarity to some students, but for senior Owen Vest this is a common occurrence. Vest is like most student…
The Life of Tilmon Clark
By Caleb Elliott Family, friends and classmates are what you would probably consider a fan of high school athletics. More likely than not they go to a sporting event to cheer on a specific player rather than the team as a whole. But, for high school athletic directors, they are the team’s biggest fans. In…
Old Dogs Learning New Tricks
By Caleb Elliott and Gaige Winchester Becoming acclimated with retirement isn’t always easy. Most find a hobby or spend more time with family or friends. Mr. Todd Trehearne and Mr. Kip Omstead, two retired teachers from Delta High School, were trying to do just this when they received a familiar phone call. This phone call…
Friends Till the End
By Caleb Elliott Friendships are one of the things that make high school special. They can last for years and can reach over thousands of miles. For seniors Brenden Mead and Kaleb Rhonemus, the separation in college won’t be anything new. While they were in seventh grade, Mead moved to James Madison High School in…
It’s a Piece of Cake
By Caleb Elliott Dozens of filthy dishes fill the sink. Residue from different ingredients clutter on the countertops. Timers ring and alarms beep. For some this chaos may not be settling to them, but for senior Elaine Hardman this is her getaway. Hardman is like most seniors, enjoying her time in school, passing classes, and…
Dancing for Those Who Can’t
By Caleb Elliott Why on earth would students attend a dance from 6 p.m. to midnight on a Friday night? That is probably the question many students would ask when they first hear about Riley Dance Marathon. However, what many students don’t know is that this event is more than just a dance. Riley Dance…
Morris Duo Looks to Continue Success
By Caleb Elliott Sibling rivalries are common in most athletic families. Who can win the most awards, have the most points, win more games. The goal is to always outdo the other sibling. For senior Ben Morris and sophomore Olivia Morris, competing and playing at the highest level is all they know. Ben and Olivia…